Kenya Airways — national airline offering scheduled passenger flights and cargo services across East Africa, recently seeking strategic foreign investor and modernizing booking systems.
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The Standard
… But Kenya Airways (KQ), the national carrier, and its subsidiary, Jambojet, have publicly estimated their combined losses at nearly Ksh1 billion in just three days. …
The runway to resilience runs through labour relationsThe Standard
… The national carrier, Kenya Airways, also stands to benefit. Huge job opportunities for Kenyans are also expected, ranging from short-term roles such as stadium stewards, photographers and chauffeurs to other temporary gigs. …
What Kenya could gain for hosting the 2029 World Athletics ChampionshipsThe Standard
… He spent more than 13 years at Kenya Airways before joining Centum in 2018, serving as chief transformation officer, director of strategy and acting chief commercial officer covering 44 countries, among other roles. …
Why Centum tapped an insider to drive its next phase of cash returnsThe Standard
Kenya has spent years debating the future of its national carrier through a narrow lens of whether Kenya Airways should simply make a profit. …
We must treat aviation as strategic economic infrastructureThe Standard
… National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) reported a net loss of Sh17.2 billion for the year that ended on December 2025, citing supply chain disruptions, engine shortages and the grounding of three Dreamliner aircraft.Revenue fell by 14 per cent, with passenger numbers dropping amid c …
How new law will increase cost of air travelCitizen Digital
Kenya Airways faces Ksh. 3M demand over stranded Muite family By Dzuya Walter September 08, 2026 10:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a Kenya Airways plane. …
Kenya Airways faces Ksh. 3M demand over stranded Muite familyCitizen Digital
… His portfolio also includes an over 13-year stint at Kenya Airways in key executive positions, including Chief Transformation Officer, Director of Strategy & Performance Management, Acting Chief Commercial Officer, General Manager of Jambojet, Head of Operations Control, Head of …
Centum names Thomas Omondi as new CEO after Mworia exitThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLawyer Paul Muite is seeking compensation from Kenya Airways after a cancelled Zanzibar flight forced his family to charter a plane to Nairobi. …
Lawyer Muite demands over 2.6 million in compensation from Kenya Airways over cancelled flightCitizen Digital
Over Ksh.904 million lost during three-day strike, Kenya Airways says By Teddy Eugene Otieno September 03, 2026 08:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Image of the Boeing 777-300ER at the Jomo Kenyatta Inter …
Over Ksh.904 million lost during three-day strike, Kenya Airways saysThe Standard
… Kenya Airways Board Chairman Kiprono Kittony said the airline was significantly affected by the disruption despite its employees not participating in the industrial action. …
Kenya Airways counts over Sh900m losses after three-day aviation disruptionA passenger died aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos after suffering a medical emergency approximately 20 minutes before landing on Tuesday, October 6. The cabin crew administered first aid, and the aircraft landed in Lagos where medical personnel confirmed the passenger had passed away.
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A passenger died aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos after suffering a medical emergency approximately 20 minutes before landing on Tuesday, October 6. The cabin crew administered first aid, and the aircraft landed in Lagos where medical personnel confirmed the passenger had passed away.
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Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale claimed the Kenyatta family owns shares in the Nairobi Expressway and aircraft leased to Kenya Airways, and threatened to reveal more details if critics of President Ruto and Dangote refinery continue their criticism. Duale said foreign direct investment grew from 1.6 billion dollars to 2 billion dollars in four years under Ruto's presidency.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
The third edition of the I&N Partners Classic golf tournament will be held at Sigona Golf Club on October 9-10, attracting over 250 golfers from professional and amateur ranks. The two-day event, themed "Strengthening Partnerships through Service," aims to combine competitive play with networking opportunities for business leaders and clients.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
The third edition of the I&N Partners Classic Golf Tournament will be held at Sigona Golf Club on October 9–10, attracting over 250 golfers from various sectors including professional and amateur players. The two-day event, themed "Strengthening Partnerships through Service," is held during Customer Service week and offers prizes including vehicles for hole-in-one shots.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jambojet, a Kenya Airways-owned low-cost carrier, has resumed daily flights between Nairobi and Entebbe after suspending the route during the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline operates De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 aircraft on the route with introductory one-way fares starting from about Sh22,950, as travel between the two countries continues to grow with about 234,000 passengers having travelled between Kenya and Uganda last year.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ian Keya, paralyzed by police gunfire during Kenya's June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, remains without the government compensation he was promised. Confined to a wheelchair in Kakamega County, Keya says the delayed support has left him feeling forgotten.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways has partnered with Sabre and Branchspace to modernise its customer booking and travel management systems, introducing personalised fares, improved mobile booking, and faster airport check-in aligned with IATA standards.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's engagements at the UN General Assembly have produced investment and job opportunities, including a planned East Africa Refinery groundbreaking in Lamu on September 30 to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, and a $600 million clean cooking investment initiative.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
East African corporate leaders and high-net-worth investors are registering for the Zambia Golf & Investment Summit 2026, scheduled for October 14–20, jointly organized by Stejos Tours & Travel, Dahlia Safaris, and Zambia's Trekking Tours. The event offers championship golf, networking, and deal sourcing for decision-makers in sectors including AgriBusiness, Tech, Real Estate, Energy, Mining, and Healthcare.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for a review of taxes on horticultural products, terming them unfair and punitive, citing high production costs driven by rising global fuel prices. Flower farmers have warned that high production costs, delayed government VAT refunds, and doubled freight and fuel prices are eroding investor confidence.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Air Transport Association warns that rising taxes, passenger charges and regulatory levies are undermining profitability and expansion of African airlines, with governments treating aviation as a revenue source rather than a strategic economic sector. IATA cited ageing airport infrastructure, competition from international carriers, higher fuel costs and charges for border security systems as additional pressures on carriers.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Global aviation has faced repeated industrial action from ground staff and flight crews in Germany, Portugal, France, and Italy. Kenya Airways and Jambojet estimated losses of nearly Ksh1 billion in three days following a go-slow by Kenya Aviation Workers Union members, though the carrier's own employees did not participate in the action.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with economic analyses from previous editions showing substantial revenue potential. The 2025 Tokyo championships generated $522 million in total impact; Budapest 2023 generated $403 million; Eugene 2022 generated $153.4 million in direct economic gains; and London 2017 generated $104.1 million in direct benefit. Kenya will retain revenue from ticket sales, hospitality, food and beverage, merchandise, and exhibition space rentals.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Centum Investment Company named Thomas Omondi-Achola, previously group chief operating officer, as acting group chief executive following James Mworia's departure to lead the National Infrastructure Fund. The appointment prioritizes continuity as the East African investment firm transitions from debt reduction to returning cash to shareholders, having eliminated borrowings and improved its cost-to-income ratio to 66 per cent.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya has focused narrowly on Kenya Airways' financial self-sufficiency while neglecting broader questions about aviation capacity, routes, and Nairobi's status as East Africa's premier aviation hub.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto signed the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act, 2026, which changes how passenger service charges are collected and distributed to beneficiary agencies. The move follows October 2025 increases in charges on international tickets from $40 to $50 and domestic tickets from Sh500 to Sh600.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senior Counsel Paul Muite and family members are demanding more than Sh3 million from Kenya Airways after Flight KQ491 was cancelled on August 31, allegedly leaving them stranded at Zanzibar's airport for roughly seven and a half hours without basic assistance. The family hired a private charter aircraft to return to Nairobi and their lawyers accuse the airline of breaching contractual obligations.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's medium and small-scale traders welcomed a decision to bar foreign hawkers from operating in the country following a State House visit, yet the article notes this occurs alongside foreign acquisition of major Kenyan firms including a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom and Kenya Airways' search for a strategic foreign investor.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting Chief Executive Officer following Dr. James Mworia's departure to head the National Infrastructure Fund board. Omondi, the Group Chief Operating Officer at Centum Capital Partners since 2018, brings over 25 years of senior executive and strategic transformation experience.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Paul Muite is demanding compensation from Kenya Airways after Flight KQ491 from Zanzibar to Nairobi was cancelled during a workers' strike on August 31, stranding his family for hours and forcing them to charter a private plane for USD 20,500 (2.65 million).
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways says it lost over Ksh.904 million (US$7 million) during a three-day industrial action that resulted in 63 cancelled flights and over 160 flight delays exceeding six hours on average, with additional losses from passenger accommodation costs and over 370 tonnes of cargo unable to be uplifted. The strike was resolved after a Return-to-Work Agreement was signed, and normal operations have resumed.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
George Kamal has resigned as Kenya Airways' acting chief executive for personal reasons after eight months in the role. The airline's board has appointed Habil Waswani, the company secretary and director of legal services, as acting CEO effective September 15.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways reported more than Sh900 million in lost revenue and additional disruption-related costs following a three-day industrial action that disrupted aviation operations across the country. The airline cancelled 63 flights and recorded more than 160 delays, and the disruption also affected Kenya's air-cargo supply chain, with over 370 tonnes of fresh produce and meat unable to be uplifted.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal has resigned citing personal reasons, with a 30-day transition period ending September 30, 2026. Kamal had served in the acting CEO role since December 16, 2025, and previously spent three years as Chief Operating Officer.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aviation workers under the Kenya Aviation Workers' Union (KAWU) have called off their strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Transport. The agreement commits KAWU and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to begin negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with KCAA management to honor and implement the outcome.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National carrier Kenya Airways is pursuing a turnaround strategy that diversifies revenue streams, with cargo identified as a lucrative but untapped growth area, as the airline seeks to end a decade-long pattern of financial losses.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has called off its strike following a return-to-work agreement with the government and other parties, directing members to resume normal duties immediately and restoring operations at four paralysed airports.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways has appointed Company Secretary Habil Waswani as acting CEO following the resignation of Captain George Kamal, who cited personal reasons after serving in the airline's executive leadership for more than a year. Waswani will assume the role on September 15, while Kamal remains for a 30-day transition period before his formal exit on September 30, 2026.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has apologised for disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport caused by an aviation workers' strike entering its second day, saying urgent talks were underway to resolve the dispute and restore normal operations. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said the government recognised the severe impact on passengers, airlines, businesses and Kenya's international connectivity.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
The government has apologised for the ongoing disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, citing its impact on passengers, airlines and businesses. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the government is engaging all parties involved with talks ongoing to resolve the matter and restore normal operations.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →